Is it normal to have a hot belly during pregnancy? What is the situation of having a hot belly during pregnancy?

We all know that after a woman becomes pregnant, her body will undergo various changes. Many people will experience different pregnancy symptoms. Some pregnant mothers will experience a hot stomach when they are almost three months pregnant. This is a common phenomenon. So why does the stomach become hot when you are almost three months pregnant? Let's take a closer look!

I am almost three months pregnant and my stomach is always hot. What's going on?

The pregnancy is almost three months, and the fetus has already developed. As the baby in the mother's belly grows, the enlarged uterus will squeeze the internal organs, causing pain, frequent urination, constipation, heartburn and many other symptoms. The mother feels warm in the belly, which is generally a normal physiological phenomenon after pregnancy. Of course, this situation usually does not affect the fetus.

It should be noted that if the expectant mother not only has a hot stomach, but also has other physical discomforts (such as abdominal pain, spotting, etc.), she needs to pay attention.

In fact, many expectant mothers will experience this situation during pregnancy. I remember that when I was pregnant, I always felt my belly was hot. Sometimes I couldn’t help but lift up my clothes to take a look, or even touch it.

In short, it is generally normal to feel a hot belly when you are almost three months pregnant. It is recommended that expectant mothers do not worry too much and remember to have regular prenatal checkups, eat a balanced diet, and exercise moderately.

Fetal development in three months of pregnancy

The length of a three-month-old fetus is 9 cm and its weight is only 14 grams. The pregnant woman's uterus has not yet begun to grow, so the pregnant belly will not be obvious.

The fetus's genitals have begun to develop. The fetus has reflex movements, such as playing with fingernails, sucking thumbs, frowning, etc.

The fetus's life-sustaining organs have begun to work, kidney function is slowly developing, the fingers and toes are separating, some bones are becoming hard, and the rudiments of joints are appearing.

At this time, the mother should have the first prenatal check-up. The more important examinations in this prenatal check-up include NT color Doppler ultrasound (11-13 weeks) and early Down syndrome screening (9-13 weeks), both of which are screening for Down syndrome. If the mother misses the early Down syndrome and NT, then the mid-Down syndrome screening at 15-20 weeks must be done.

What to pay attention to during the first three months of pregnancy

Don't tell anyone you're pregnant yet.

In the past, people were afraid that the fetus would be "stingy", so most people would not tell others that they were pregnant in the first three months of pregnancy. In fact, this is not superstition. According to data, the miscarriage rate in the early stage of pregnancy is the highest during the entire pregnancy, reaching 15%. Most of the miscarriages during this period are caused by the fetus itself, such as chromosomal abnormalities, congenital malformations, etc. In order to reduce unnecessary trouble (if the miscarriage rate occurs, you have to explain to others what happened, which is a torture), it is recommended to tell others when the stable period comes.

Inspection

The first B-ultrasound is done at 6-8 weeks of pregnancy to confirm the gestational age, gestational sac, fetal heart rate and fetal bud to rule out ectopic pregnancy. During this examination, an appointment is made for NT color Doppler ultrasound.

At 11-13 weeks + 6 days of pregnancy, do NT color ultrasound to screen for Down syndrome. It is recommended to do it at 12 weeks and handle it together with the file creation, so you don’t have to make an extra trip next time.

Diet

Pay attention to folic acid supplementation: Folic acid can prevent neural tube dysraphism and other congenital malformations. In addition to supplementing 400 micrograms of folic acid every day in the early stages of pregnancy, you should also consciously eat more foods rich in folic acid, such as egg yolks, seaweed, natto, edamame, spinach, broccoli, strawberries, avocados, kiwis, etc. Stir-fry over high heat when cooking to prevent folic acid from being oxidized and lost.

Do not eat cold things: do not eat hawthorn, coix seed, and amaranth. Eat less crabs and ice cream to avoid causing uterine contractions. Nutrition should be balanced, without partiality. Drink a glass of lemon water or soda water every day to relieve morning sickness.